Warehouse Supervisor - Aurora, IL

Hubbell Incorporated•Naperville Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for directing the daily activities of the Distribution Center including labor scheduling, supervision, and proper utilization of space, equipment and manpower. Key responsibilities include: staffing, training, operations, inventory management, maintenance of the facility and equipment, implementation of safety, security, housekeeping and sanitation programs, budgeting, and customer service. The Warehouse Supervisor serves as an interface and coordinator among the DC and manufacturing operations, customer service (Hubbell Businesses), IT, Human Resources, and Transportation. The Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for the safe, efficient and economical operation of the facility and equipment.

Requirements

A minimum of (5) years of distribution experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving processes, procedures and systems.
Previous leadership experience required.
Computer skills including: Intermediate skills in MS Excel 2010 or newer version, such as creating graphs and charts. Intermediate skills in MS Word 2010 or newer version, such as using tables, columns and breaks, graphics, fields, intermediate skills in MS Power Point.
Working knowledge of the distribution industry including industrial equipment operation, picking, packing, and receiving put-away methodologies.
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.
Material handling experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business or logistics preferred, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or comparable job experience.
Ideal candidate will have two or more years of user experience in SAP
Experience with Lean methodologies a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and direct shift operations to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the shift.
Plan and schedule all services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned/damaged goods, and if applicable assembly of finished goods, maintenance, and administrative activities to ensure customer requirements are met in an efficient manner.
Plan daily labor needs based on work volume and input from facility leadership.
Make recommendations to senior management on programs to improve operations.
Conduct daily shift meetings.
Interact with the DC Manager, Director of Distribution, Assistant Distribution Center Manager and facility managers and supervisors to establish goals and objectives.
Direct the operations of the shift personnel to achieve prescribed objectives.
In collaboration with Human Resources, develop and maintain a productive work team by creating programs for hiring, training and professional development.
Apply sound communications and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching and disciplining subordinates.
Ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property.
Report all work-related injuries to Human Resources immediately.
Provide immediate medical attention (Certified First Responders) to injured employees as necessary.
Assure compliance with OSHA and MSDS regulations.
Manage programs to keep tools and equipment in designated areas.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility assure compliance with appropriate government regulations.
Assure that customer orders are picked and shipped in a timely fashion within prescribed cost levels and processed accurately according to Corporate guidelines in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for proper accountability.
Develop and implement an effective receiving operation that minimizes cost and ensures receiving paperwork is processed accurately and promptly.
Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding DC operations.
Generate weekly efficiency/productivity reports, as well as other distribution reports as needed.